Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 User manual

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Owner's Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ................................... 4
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance
of the Camera ........................................... 6
Standard Accessories ............................. 11
Names and Functions of Main Parts ....... 12
Preparation
Attaching the Strap .................................. 14
Charging the Battery ............................... 15
• Charging ........................................... 15
• Approximate operating time and
number of recordable pictures .......... 17
Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery ............................... 19
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 21
• Approximate number of
recordable pictures and available
recording time ................................... 23
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................. 24
• Changing the Clock Setting .............. 25
Tips for taking good pictures ................... 26
• Fit the strap and hold the camera
carefully ............................................ 26
• Preventing jitter (camera shake) ....... 26
Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode ................ 27
Taking pictures using the automatic
function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............. 29
• Changing the settings ....................... 31
Taking pictures with your favorite
settings (Normal Picture Mode) ............... 32
Focusing .................................................. 33
Recording Motion Pictures ...................... 35
Playing Back Pictures
([Normal Play]) ........................................ 37
• Selecting a picture ............................ 37
• Displaying Multiple Screens
(Multi Playback) ................................ 38
• Using the Playback Zoom ................. 38
Playing Back Motion Pictures .................. 39
Deleting Pictures ..................................... 40
• To delete a single picture .................. 40
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 50) or all the pictures .............. 41
Setting the Menu ..................................... 42
• Setting menu items ........................... 42
• Using the Quick Menu ....................... 44
About the Setup Menu ............................. 45
Recording
About the LCD Monitor ............................ 53
Using the Zoom ....................................... 54
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom ....................... 54
Taking Pictures Using the
Built-in Flash ............................................ 57
• Switching to the appropriate
flash setting ....................................... 57
Taking Close-up Pictures
([AF Macro]/[Macro Zoom]) ..................... 61
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .......... 62
Using Exposure Compensation ............... 63
Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ........ 64
Taking Outdoor Pictures Using Specific
Recording Modes .................................... 65
• [Sports] .............................................. 65
• [Snow] ............................................... 65
• [Beach & Surf] ................................... 66
• [Underwater] ...................................... 66
Record pictures that look like dioramas
(Miniature Effect Mode) ........................... 67
Taking pictures that match the scene
being recorded (Scene Mode) ................. 68
[Portrait] ............................................. 69
[Soft Skin] .......................................... 69
[Scenery] ........................................... 69
[Panorama Shot] ............................... 70
[Night Portrait] ................................... 72
[Night Scenery] .................................. 72
[Food] ................................................ 72
[Baby1 ]/[Baby2] ................................. 73
[Pet] ................................................... 74
[Sunset] ............................................. 74
[High Sens.] ....................................... 74
[Glass Through] ................................. 74
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Taking a Picture with Face Recognition
Function .................................................. 75
• Face Settings .................................... 76
Entering Text ........................................... 80
Using the [Rec] Menu .............................. 81
• [Picture Size] ..................................... 81
[Sensitivity] ........................................ 82
[White Balance] ................................. 83
[AF Mode] ......................................... 85
[Face Recog.] .................................... 87
[i.Exposure] ....................................... 88
[i.Resolution] ..................................... 88
[Digital Zoom] .................................... 89
[Burst] ................................................ 89
[Color Mode] ..................................... 91
[AF Assist Lamp] ............................... 91
[Red-Eye Removal] ........................... 92
[Stabilizer] ......................................... 92
[Date Stamp] ..................................... 93
[Clock Set] ......................................... 93
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ............. 94
• [Rec Quality] ..................................... 94
• [Continuous AF] ................................ 94
Playback/Editing
Various methods of playback .................. 95
• [Slide Show] ...................................... 96
• [Filtering Play] ................................... 98
• [Calendar] ......................................... 99
Having Fun with Recorded Pictures ...... 100
• [Auto Retouch] ................................ 100
Using the [Playback] Menu ................... 101
• [Upload Set] .................................... 101
[Text Stamp] .................................... 103
[Video Divide] .................................. 105
[Resize] ........................................... 106
[Cropping] ....................................... 107
[Favorite] ......................................... 108
[Print Set] ........................................ 109
[Protect] ........................................... 111
[Face Rec Edit] ............................... 112
[Copy] .............................................. 113
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a
TV Screen ............................................. 114
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and
Motion Pictures ...................................... 116
• Copy by inserting the SD card
into the recorder .............................. 116
• Copy the playback image using
an AV cable ..................................... 117
• Copying to a PC using
"PHOTOfunSTUDIO". ..................... 118
Connecting to a PC ............................... 119
• Loading still pictures or
motion pictures ................................ 120
• Uploading the images to
sharing sites .................................... 122
Printing the Pictures .............................. 123
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it ......................................... 124
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them ................................... 124
• Print Settings ................................... 125
Others
Screen Display ...................................... 128
Cautions for Use .................................... 130
Message Display ................................... 138
Troubleshooting ..................................... 140
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Before Use
Please be sure to read "(Important) About the WaterprooflDustproof and Anti-shock
Performance of the Camera" (P6) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit
from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in.
• Handling of the camera (to prevent water leakage and malfunction)
•Foreign objects may adhere to the inner side of the side door
(around the rubber seal or connecting terminals) when the side door
is opened or closed in places with sand or dust, etc. This may result
in the impairment of the waterproof performance if the side door is
closed with foreign objects adhered. Be extremely careful since it
may result in malfunction, etc.
• If any foreign object is adhered to the inner side of the side door,
remove with the supplied brush.
• If any liquid such as water droplets is adhered to the camera or inner
side of the side door, wipe off with a soft, dry cloth. Do not open or
close the side door near the water, when underwater, using wet
hands, or when the camera is wet. It may cause water leakage.
Do not apply strong shock or vibration by dropping or knocking
the camera. Also, do not apply strong pressure to the camera.
e.g.:
- Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully insert it
into a full or tight bag, etc.
-Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the
camera.
-When strong pressure is applied using the camera at a depth exceeding
5 m (16 feet).
•Waterproof performance may be impaired.
• Lens or LCD monitor may be damaged.
• It may cause malfunction in the performance or the function.
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Before Use
• When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)
It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may be
caused by the environment in which the camera is used.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
•Turn off the power and open the side door in a place with constant
ambient temperature, away from high temperatures, humidity, sand
and dust. The fog will disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours
with the side door open when the temperature of the camera gets
close to the ambient temperature.
• Contact Panasonic's Service Center if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the camera is
used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in high humidity, such as
the following:
• When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach etc.
• When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a ski resort or at
high altitude
• When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment
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Before Use
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This camera's waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the "IPX8" and "IP6X"
ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this
document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth
not exceeding 5m (16 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (1)
Anti-shock Performance
This camera also complies with "MIL-STD 81 OFMethod 516.5-Shock". The
camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 1.5 m (5 feet) onto 3 cm (0.1 feet)
thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if
dropped from a height not exceeding 1.5 m (5 feet). (2)
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all
conditions.
1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure
in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.
i2 "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense
Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4 feet), at
26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the
26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to
pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)
Panasonic's test method is based on the above "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock".
However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4 feet) to 150 cm (5 feet) dropping
onto 3 cm (0.1 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop
impact is applied.)
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Before Use
• Handling of the camera
• Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or
dropped, etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a
Panasonic's Service Center to verify that the waterproofing is still effective.
• When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun
screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
• Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
• Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the
warranty.
• The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
• Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap).
• Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet
card or battery into the camera.
• Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is very low (at
ski resorts or at high altitude, etc.) or very high [above 40 _C (104 °F)], inside a car under strong
sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc. Waterproof performance may be degraded.
•About the [Precautions] demonstration display ([Requirements for Underwater
use])
• [Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, with the
side door completely closed.
• Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
1Press • to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
• It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before it starts.
2Press •/1_ to select the picture.
3
• : Return to the previous screen
I_: View the next screen
• It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].
• When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the unit off or pressing [MENU/SET],
[Precautions] is displayed every time the power is turned on.
After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions] is not displayed
from the next time the power is turned on.
• This can also be viewed from [Precautions] (P45) in the [Setup] menu.
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Before Use
Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to water, or
with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
1Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.
_) Brush (supplied) /t
(_) Side door fL
• if there is any foreign object, such as
lint, hair, sand, etc., on the
surrounding area, water will leak
within afew seconds causing
malfunction.
• Wipe it off with adry soft cloth if there
is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and
malfunction if you use the camera
with liquid adhered.
• If there is any foreign material,
remove with supplied brush.
• Be extremely careful to remove any
sand, etc. that may adhere to the
sides and corners of the rubber seal.
• Remove large foreign objects, wet sand, etc., using the shorter (harder) side of the brush.
2
3
Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.
• The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To
avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year.
Please contact Panasonic's Service Center for related costs and other information.
Close the side door securely.
(_) [LOCK] switch (gray part)
(_ Red part _
@(_)Released state
Locked state 6
• Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until
the red part is no longer visible. (_
• To prevent water seeping into the
camera, be careful not to trap foreign
objects such as liquids, sand, hair or
dust, etc.
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Before Use
• Use the camera underwater to 5 m (16 feet) with the water temperature between 0 °C and
40 °C (32 '_F and 104 °F).
• Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).
• Do not use the camera at a depth of over 5 m (16 feet).
• Do not use it in hot water over 40 _C (104 °F) (in the bath or hot spring).
• Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously.
• Do not open or close the side door underwater.
• Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be
maintained, and there is a chance of water leak.)
• Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a location where the
water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall. (Strong water pressure may be
applied, and it may cause malfunction.)
• The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it underwater by
securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.
Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by rinsing
the camera with water.
Make sure to clean the camera after using it.
• Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands, body, hair,
etc.
• It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water spray or sand
may fall.
After using it underwater, always clean the camera rather than leaving it in a dirty
state.
• Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause damage,
discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the waterproof performance.
Rinse with water with the side door closed.
• After use at the seaside or underwater, soak the unit in
fresh water pooled in a shallow container for 10 minutes
or less.
• If the zoom button or camera [ON/OFF] button do not
move smoothly, it may be caused by an adhesion of
foreign objects. Using in such a state may cause
malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any
foreign objects by shaking the camera in fresh water.
• Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you
immerse the camera in water, but this is not a
malfunction.
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2Before Use
Drain water by holding the camera upside-down @ and the right way up _ and
shaking it lightly a few times.
• After using the camera at the beach or in water, or after washing it, water may remain
around the speaker and microphone for a while and may cause a drop in volume or sound
distortion.
• Fasten the strap firmly to prevent the camera from dropping.
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Wipe off water drops on the camera with a
soft, dry cloth and dry the camera in a
shaded area which is well ventilated.
• Dry the camera by standing it on a dry cloth.
This unit incorporates drain design, draining
water in gaps in the camera ION/OFF] button
and zoom button, etc.
• Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer
or similar. Waterproof performance will
deteriorate due to deformation.
• Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol or cleanser, soap or detergents.
Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and wipe off any
water droplets or sand left inside using a soft, dry cloth. (Pt33 t
• Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is opened without
thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap around the card/battery slot or
the terminal connector. Be sure to wipe any water off with a soft, dry cloth.
• The water droplets may seep into the camera when the side door is closed while it is still
wet, causing condensation or failure.
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Before Use
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
• Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding Hand Strap).
• Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner's Manual.
• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
"The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a
card.
• if any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic's
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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Before Use
1 Flash (P57)
2 Motion picture button (P35)
3 Shutter button (P29, 32)
4 Camera [ON!OFF] button (P24)
5 Microphone
6 Self-timer indicator (P62)!
AF Assist Lamp (P9I)
7 Lens (PS, 134, 143)
2 3 456
8 LCD monitor (P53, I28, I33)
9 [MODE] button (P27, 95)
10 Zoom button (P54)
11 Strap eyelet (P14)
• Be sure to attach the strap when using the
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
12 Release lever (P19)
13 [LOCK] switch (PS, 19)
14 Side door (P8, 19)
15 [0_] (Playback) button (P37)
16 [Q.MENU] (P44)!['_/_] (Delete!Cancel)
button (P40)
17 [DISPLAY] button (P53)
18 [MENU/SET] button (P42)
9 10 11
19 18171615
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Before Use
Cursor buttons ,_. ,f,=(___
@: A/Exposure compensation (P631
Auto Bracket (P64) ._.L_
(_: •/Macro Mode (P61)
AF Tracking (P87)
(_): _l/Self-timer (P62)
@: I_/Flash setting (P57)
In this Owner's Manual, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure
below or described with A/T!,_/I_.
e.g.: When you press the • (down) button
or Press •
20 Speaker (P47)
• Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger.
Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
21 Tripod receptacle
20 21
22 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (Pl14, 117, 120, 123)
23 Card slot (P19)
24 Battery slot (P19)
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Preparation
_Run strap through strap eyelet on
the the
the camera.
• If the strap cord is loose, it may snag when the side
door is opened or closed. Since damage or leaks may
result, be sure to attach the cord firmly, checking that it
is not snagged in the side door.
_Pass your through strap
hand the and
adjust its length.
• Attach the strap correctly following the procedure.
• The camera will sink in the water, so use it underwater securely fastening the strap around your
wrist.
• Do not swing around or pull forcefully on the unit with the strap attached. The strap may break.
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Preparation
•About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet
the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that
these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are
not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
•Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 °C and 30 °C
(50 °F and 86 °F) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
_Attach the attention to the
battery paying
direction of the battery.
_ Connect the to the electrical
charger
outlet.
• The [CHARGE] indicator _) lights up and charging
begins.
plug-in type
inlet type
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Preparation
•About the [CHARGE] indicator
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and
detach the battery after charging is completed.)
• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
-The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
in an ambient temperature between 10 _C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
-The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the dirt with a dry
cloth.
• Charging time
Approx. 120 min I
•The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a
long time may be longer than normal.
• Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is low. Recharge the battery
or replace it with a fully charged battery.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some power left, but it is not recommended
that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since
characteristic swelling may occur.)
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Preparation
•Recording still pictures
Approx. 250 pictures
Approx. 125 min
/
By CIPA standard in Normal /
Picture Mode J
Recording conditions by ClPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23 _C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image
Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds using full flash every second recording.
• Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
As the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
• Recording motion pictures
When recording with picture quality set to [HD]
Approx. 100 min
L,y'-4trm_ _"1,'Il'_lltrlTl_ Approx. 50 min
• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 _C (73.4 °F) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
• Actual recordable time is the time of recording possible with repeated on/off of the power, start/
stop of the recording, and zoom operations, etc.
• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously is 29 minutes 59 seconds. The maximum
available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
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•Playback Preparation
Approx. 240 min
•The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of
recordable pictures is reduced:
-At low temperature or in cold locations such as ski resorts or at high altitude _
Residual image may show on the LCD display when in use. The battery performance
will decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a
warm place such as inside your cold protection gear or clothing. Performance of
batteries and LCD monitor will restore to normal when the temperature returns to
normal.
-When using [LCD Mode].
-When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
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Preparation
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P8)
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
O:Slide the switch and release
[LOCK] ®,
the lock.
_:Slide the release lever _and open the
side door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the
quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery
orientation, insert all the way until you hear
a locking sound and then check that it is
locked by lever _. Pull the lever _in the
direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until you
hear a "click" while being careful about the
direction in which you insert it. To remove
the card, push the card until it clicks, then
pull the card out upright.
@:Do not touchthe connection terminals of the card.
Close the side door until it clicks, and then
lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it toward
[<].
•Confirm that the red part on the [LOCK] switch is not
showing.
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Preparation
• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after
being charged.)
• Turn the camera off and wait for the "LUMIX" display on the LCD monitor to clear before
removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card
itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
• About the water leakage warning message
To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, a message prompting to check for any
foreign material inside the side door or to perform maintenance is displayed along with a
warning sound when the following are performed. (P139)
• When the power is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the card.
• When the power is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the battery.
• After opening the side door, close it securely taking care not to get any foreign objects caught.
• If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.
• Warning message display can be turned off by pressing any button.
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